Raphaël Pannier

Paris-born, New York–trained drummer and composer Raphaël Pannier has built a musical identity praised by Jazz News as “a telluric and wildly original drummer, handling finesse and crash, always exhilarating to hear and spectacular to see.” His debut album Faune (2020) revealed his vision as a leader. Letter to a Friend (2023), created in collaboration with electronic producer Acid Pauli , was acclaimed as “a milestone in the history of encounters between jazz and electro.” On November 7, 2025, his project Live in Saint Louis, Senegal will be released on Miel Music, born from a residency that blends West African percussion traditions with inventive improvisation. More infos on raphaelpannier.com/